Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
Initially, I filled out a questionnaire. Later, I was instructed to take a timed coding test on Codility. The coding test was challenging but doable. Afterwards, I was instructed to take a repeat of the same questionnaire that I had before. When asked why I got no answer, I received no further response from Rakuten for about 3 weeks.
Eventually, I got a generic rejection e-mail, but no feedback on my final testing score or if they had an issue with getting my questionnaire responses. Overall, very poor communication.
Questions
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Why do you want to work at Rakuten?
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Rectangle area related programming challenge.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Food, Flexible HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanFebruary 4, 2025Pros: Good working environment. Free 3 meals. Flexi hours.Cons: Breakfast provided till 8:30 AM. Dinner provided starting from 7 PM.
- 4.0Flexible and positive environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesAugust 15, 2022Pros: - Flexible timing - Management is very friendly and helpful - Open to suggestions and improvements - Free foodCons: Some part is using legacy tech. It's difficult to change due to size and business impact. HR is very slow and not proactive.
- 4.0Software Engineer at Rakuten TaiwanSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanSeptember 25, 2024Pros: - Work-life balance - A lot of free courses and materials for self-learning - Flat management structure - Opportunities to play with different tech stacksCons: - Cannot work from home. - Company prospects are not too promising. - Internal infrastructure is unreliable.
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